19 Facts About Bryan Cox

Bryan Cox was a member of the East St Louis High School Flyers high school football team, where he was coached by Bob Shannon.

Bryan Cox attended Western Illinois University and was a mass communications major and a letterman in football.

Bryan Cox was selected by the Dolphins in the fifth round of the 1991 NFL draft, chosen 113th overall.

Bryan Cox made his first Pro Bowl and was named to the All Pro team after recording 127 tackles, 14 sacks and five forced fumbles.

Bryan Cox again led the team with 122 tackles, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

Bryan Cox earned his second Pro Bowl selection in 1994, starting 16 games at middle linebacker, leading the team with 100 tackles.

In 1995, Bryan Cox was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl, and third overall.

Bryan Cox again started every game at middle linebacker, finishing the year with a team high 119 tackles, 7.5 sacks and three forced fumbles.

Bryan Cox would go on to play seven more seasons in the NFL for the Chicago Bears, New York Jets, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints.

Bryan Cox co-hosted an afternoon drive radio program for Fox Sports Radio in 2006 alongside Chris Myers.

Bryan Cox was an assistant defensive line coach for the New York Jets for three seasons under Eric Mangini.

On February 21,2011, Bryan Cox was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their pass rush coach.

On February 17,2012, Bryan Cox was hired to become a defensive assistant at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

On January 11,2014, Bryan Cox was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as their defensive line coach.

On February 16,2022, Bryan Cox joined the New York Giants as a defensive line assistant.

Bryan Cox was born in East Saint Louis, Illinois to Ronald Bryan Cox and Nancy Mathis.

Bryan Cox has five siblings, Christopher, Pamela, Anthony, Tonya and Junius Cox.

Bryan Cox is married to Kim Brown and has five children Bryan Cox Jr.

Bryan Cox signed with the Cleveland Browns on November 13,2019.